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Pre-heat your oven to 375 degrees F.
Lightly grease or line a baking sheet and set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, xanthan gum (if using), baking powder, and salt.
Add the Earth Balance to your dry ingredients, and using a pastry cutter or your hands, cut in the Earth Balance until it forms course crumbles. The Earth Balance should be about the size of peas.
Stir in the applesauce, orange zest, and orange juice until just combined.
Divide dough into two equal parts, form into balls, and flatten onto your prepared baking sheet.
If you like, sprinkle a little raw turbinado sugar on top to give the scones a bit more crunch and sweetness.
Cut each round into 4 parts for larger scones, or 8 parts for petite scones.
Bake for approximately 25 minutes, until the scones are golden brown and firm to the touch.
Allow the scones to cool slightly and enjoy with your favorite mug of tea!